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Oregon Topics: Transportation/Roads

The Astoria Riverfront Trolley passes the Columbia River Maritime Museum along the Columbia River in Astoria. (Oregon State Archives Photo clatDA0079b)

Oregon's modern highway system literally developed from
the trails and wagon roads of the 1800s. The state launched
an ambitious road building agenda in 1913 and hasn't stopped
since. However, with worsening traffic congestion in urban
areas, many are calling for increased funding of alternative
modes of transportation such as light rail. The topic has
generated considerable debate, particularly in the Portland
area. This guide lists resources such as traffic cameras and
road advisories to help navigate the existing transportation
network. It also includes information about other
transportation modes that may play larger roles in the
future.